Defensive ammunition continues to evolve, and understanding how unique designs perform is essential for professionals and responsible citizens who prioritize stopping power, barrier performance, and predictable terminal effects. The following breakdown examines a distinctive copper hollowpoint that combines mechanical innovation with real-world performance considerations.

G2 RESEARCH R.I.P

The G2 RESEARCH R.I.P is a copper hollowpoint engineered to deliver atypical terminal behavior. Its tip consists of eight trocar-shaped petals that, upon impact, act much like a holesaw. This geometry allows the bullet to behave similarly to a full metal jacket (FMJ) when encountering hard barriers while expanding and expending energy as it passes through soft tissue. That duality is intentional: maintain penetration through intermediate barriers yet create rapid energy transfer in soft targets.

Design and terminal performance

Key features include the eight trocar-shaped petals and the copper hollowpoint construction. The petal geometry reduces deceleration at the point of entry, enabling easier initial penetration and conserving kinetic energy deeper into the target. On soft-tissue strikes the petals open and the projectile expends energy, creating a high-energy wave. Against solid matter the bullet retains profile and penetrates like an FMJ, which improves through-barrier predictability.

Practical implications for defensive use

For operators evaluating barrier performance and terminal effectiveness, the R.I.P design offers a trade-off: predictable penetration through obstructions with significant energy transfer in unimpeded soft targets. The brand, G2 Research, markets this as a purpose-built defensive option; available models come in Various configurations to suit platform and caliber choices. At a street price of $47.99, it sits in the premium self-defense ammo bracket for those prioritizing specific terminal characteristics.

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Who should consider this round?

Lawful carriers, professionals, and instructors who require ammunition that balances barrier penetration and soft-target energy transfer will find the R.I.P’s mechanical expansion profile relevant. As always, test for function and accuracy in your chosen firearm and verify legal compliance in your jurisdiction.

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